Clinical Governance in Healthcare PG (9664.2)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nursing | Post Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Discuss how national and international strategies, policies, legislation, ethics and standards guide the delivery of contemporary, evidence-based healthcare;
2. Interrogate the notions of risk, safety, quality, and evidence-based healthcare in the context of delivering consumer-focused services; and
3. Analyse a range of issues and challenges to the delivery of safe, appropriate and evidence-based healthcare in a range of settings and contexts, and generate recommendations to address these challenges.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
8046 Multiple Perspectives in Healthcare.Equivalent units
8046 Multiple Perspectives in Healthcare.Assumed knowledge
It is expected that students will have some experience or awareness of contemporary health systems.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
Curated materials will be available on the unit CANVAS site
Learning materials will include, but not limited to; contemporary peer reviewed literature, grey literature, links to podcasts and other multimedia
Materials will be added as the unit progresses
Students are invited to suggest and post relevant materials as they are discovered, or are being used in the practice environment (with usual permissions, awareness of intellectual property and, being mindful of organisational policy and document sharing practises)
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Moderation
Moderation will be undertaken for all assessment items to ensure that marking is fair and consistent. Moderation will take place in line with the faculty of health guidelines and the University assessment procedures document https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Index/369
Guidelines for presentation of the written papers
Structure:
- Presented professionally in an academic style
- The paper must be expressed clearly and succinctly with correct grammatical expression and spelling
- Use a variety of credible sources to support the discussion, analysis and debate (it is expected that students use database searches to obtain recent, refereed manuscripts)
- Adhere to the presentation requirements described specifically for each assessment activity
- APA (7th ed.) referencing style must be used.
Grounds for applying for an extension
The onus rests on students to comply with timelines for completing and submitting assessments, and this is part of the good management and performance skills we are seeking to support students to develop through the educational process. It is acknowledged that students need to apply for extensions to manage and balance work, study and other commitments. Therefore, extensions may be negotiated. Students are required to adhere to the University of Canberra extension application policy and guidelines to ensure equity and administrative transparency.
For these reasons, you need to establish genuine circumstances for an extension to be granted. You will need to supply documentary evidence to establish the genuine nature of your circumstances.
Process for applying for an extension:
Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convenor for requests for extension. Requests for extension should be emailed to the Unit Convenor or approved delegate, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion & Welfare will liaise on behalf of the student.
Requests for extensions should be made via emailed at least 5 days prior to the assignment due date.
The Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, will inform the student of the outcome of their request. Where the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consultation with Inclusion & Welfare. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & Welfare will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.
References
University of Canberra Assignment Extension Application Policy Form.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
This Unit will be conducted online. The Unit convener welcomes student engagement by email or the CANVAS discussion forum to co-construct meaningful learning.
Inclusion and engagement
None
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
Familiarity with word processing (to write assignments) and the Internet (to access University of Canberra online resources including CANVAS and the electronic databases available through the Library).
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
None
